RACE NINE
GOVERNOR JUJON (6) will get his chance to complete the season undefeated, coming into this race with a perfect 5 from 5 form sheet. It was merely a training hit-out for him last start when dictating in front from gate 1 in the Paleface Adios, ripping home in 27.1. He was strong 2 starts back in claiming the Redcliffe Sales Final and despite the tough gate, he looks to have their measure.
MISTERY ROAD (9) is yet to score victory in 4 starts since arriving in Qld, yet that doesn’t tell the true story of how well he is actually going. Runner-up at his past 3 starts, they have been from gates 6, 7 and 10 and each time he has been working hard in the run, running strong sectionals and finishing close-up in each. If he can grab a cart into the contest, he can throw down the challenge.
EXPENSIVE EGO (4) arrives from NSW with a perfect 2 from 2 record for David Thorn, his latest win a tough effort at Newcastle when beating older horses over the longer 2030m trip. A big Menangle winner on debut, he looks a smart colt in the making.
WILL THE WIZARD (11) has missed a cheque once in 5 appearances and comes into this race fresh with his last start a win here on Jun 14. Spearing out to take them all the way from gate 5, it was a bold front-running win. The gate hurts, but his Breeders win saw him charge home to arrive and he will be hoping to repeat that here.
SELECTIONS: GOVERNOR JUJON (6), MISTERY ROAD (9), EXPENSIVE EGO (4), WILL THE WIZARD (11)
SUGGESTED BET: GOVERNOR JUJON (6) to win